BMC Completes Demolition In Just 13,211 Of 2.14 Lakh Illegal Construction Complaints, RTI Reveals
Mumbai: Despite the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) crackdown on illegal constructions, Right to Information (RTI) data exposes a glaring gap between claims and ground reality. Of 2,14,917 complaints registered on its portal between March 2016 and October 2026, 1,16,228 were duplicates, leaving 98,689 genuine complaints. Shockingly, demolition action was completed in just 13,211…
Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has demolished illegal constructions in only 13,211 out of 2.14 lakh complaints registered between March 2016 and October 2026, according to RTI data. Of the total complaints, 116,228 were found to be duplicates, leaving 98,689 genuine complaints. Demolition actions were completed in just 6.15% of total cases.
The data also reveals a significant gap between complaints, notices, and actual enforcement. While 60,332 notices were issued, only 57,521 were served. Even after demolition, 13,734 complaints remained pending for closure. Within Mumbai's 26 administrative wards, L ward recorded the highest number of complaints (30,935) but only 637 demolitions.
M/East ward had 14,510 complaints and 159 demolitions. The BMC's enforcement efforts were further criticized by MNS group leader in the BMC, who alleged negligence and monetary considerations as reasons for the ongoing issue.
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